The Next Pelagos 39: What Tudor Might Change (Tudor Predictions 2025)

The Pelagos 39—Tudor’s Goldilocks-zone titanium dive watch—has been sitting quietly, patiently even, since its 2022 release. While Tudor has been busy expanding the FXD line with fixed-lug models, the P39 remains the most recent bracelet-equipped Pelagos we’ve seen.

And it’s a good one. James Stacey put it best: the Pelagos 39 is “a really good—almost boringly good—everyday watch.” It’s light, comfortable for most wrists, and built for any setting with 200 meters of water resistance and a micro-adjustable T-Fit clasp. Hard to complain.

As time passes, anticipation for an updated Pelagos 39 continues to grow—not because the watch needs a change, but because the platform feels like it has room to evolve.

The real question isn’t if Tudor will update the Pelagos 39. It’s how.

A Blue Pelagos 39 — Is 2025 the Year?

For the past two years, a blue Pelagos 39 has been one of the most persistent rumors leading up to Watches and Wonders. The idea has been around since the watch was first released, and for good reason—blue divers have been central to Tudor's identity ever since the first blue Submariner in 1969. While Tudor has always produced black dive watches, this simple color change, from black to blue, has been one of the key ways the brand has distinguished itself from Rolex for decades. When Tudor expanded the Pelagos collection back in 2015, blue was the first color introduced.

Tudor often introduces subtle variations before major overhauls, and a color change would be the easiest way to refresh the Pelagos 39 without reengineering anything too significant. That said, the finish may be just as important as the color itself. The current sunray-finished dial and bezel (pictured above) were an unexpected departure from the Pelagos collection’s usual matte aesthetic. A matte blue Pelagos 39 would bring the watch in line with the rest of the collection, appealing to enthusiasts who appreciate that high-contrast, utilitarian look.

This kind of update would be well-received—if expected at this point—but what if Tudor decided to make a bigger change?

Would Tudor Bring Back the Original Pelagos Clasp?

One of the biggest departures the Pelagos 39 made from its predecessors was the clasp. Instead of using the spring-loaded, multi-point self-adjusting clasp from the original 42mm Pelagos and Pelagos LHD (above, right), Tudor opted for a titanium version of its T-Fit clasp (above, left).

For most owners, the T-Fit is perfect—it’s simple, convenient, and easy to adjust. Although it’s a bit longer than other executions of T-Fit, the Pelagos 39’s clasp should be comfortable for most wrists. (Try on watches before you buy them!) Still, there’s a vocal segment of enthusiasts who feel that the original Pelagos clasp belongs on a proper titanium dive watch.

Could the Pelagos 39 Lead a New Clasp Evolution?

Image Source: Tudor

While we’re speculating, let’s speculate. There’s always a possibility that Tudor redesigns the original Pelagos clasp, introducing it on either the Pelagos 39 or an updated core Pelagos model.

Why? Because the original clasp is almost 13 years old, and while it’s still impressive, it could certainly be refined—perhaps shrunken down a bit while keeping the self-adjusting mechanism. The Pelagos 39 could serve as a testbed before rolling out a redesigned clasp across the full (braceleted) Pelagos lineup.

METAS Certification

With any new Tudor release, METAS 'Master Chronometer' certification is a possibility. This testing suite puts fully assembled watches through the wringer, ensuring accuracy, water resistance, magnetism resistance, and an accurately rated power reserve. I don’t expect to see a Master Chronometer Pelagos 39 before a new dial color, but with the latest FXD GMT, it's clear that Tudor isn't limiting METAS certification to the Black Bay line.

Conclusion: What’s Next for the Pelagos 39?

As with all Rolex and Tudor predictions, only time will tell what the brands have planned. Maybe we’ll get a black-dial Pelagos 39 GMT and this prediction will age like milk in the sun. I certainly wouldn’t complain. But if Tudor’s recent history is any indication, a blue Pelagos 39 or a clasp update feels like the most realistic next step.

The Pelagos 39 has already carved out its place as one of Tudor’s most compelling dive watches, but it still feels like a platform with room to grow. Whether that means a subtle tweak or a more significant update, we’ll be watching closely to see what comes next.

In fact, we’ll be at Watches and Wonders Geneva, providing live coverage of all Rolex and Tudor releases here on the Everest Journal and on Instagram @everestbands.

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